As winter approached I was yearning for a change to a warmer, cozy feel in my room. A darker wall color and black and white chairs were added. Time to switch out the pillows again!
By keeping high ticket furniture pieces in neutral colors, it’s easy to add color, pattern and texture to a room in the form of pillows. The entire mood of a room can change dramatically as well.
Let me illustrate. These bright pillow covers that I picked up on clearance at Pottery Barn normally brighten up the bed in my guest room, but I could toss them on my white sofa to instantly give my room a casual, cheery feel.
But look what happens when I trade one pillow and reposition another. The look to me is a bit nautical and slightly more masculine.
The above looks feel summery to me but that’s an easy change with the help of pillows. These neutral pillow covers could help me transition into the cooler weather.
Presto chang-o! By flipping the brown pillow over to reveal a different fabric on the reverse side of this cover I get an entirely new look, perfect for autumn. Reversible pillow covers equal more bang for your buck. I think I’ll use the leaf patterned pillow on the brown leather chairs in our tv room this fall.
I regularly stalk my favorite online retailers like Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn and West Elm to find new pillow covers when they go on sale. Buying pillow inserts in standard sizes saves money, just unzip the old cover and replace with a new one.
You probably won’t find this hard to believe, but I’m ready for a change again. I’m having white slipcovers made for my black and white chairs to give me more options. I’m already daydreaming about new pillow covers in a deep amethyst. Give me a nudge if you see any.
A big thank you to Mary Ann for letting me share my story of how pillow addiction affects my life-for the better!
I love Karen and her blog – and her pillow addiction! Her home is beautiful and I always learn something from her. I found your blog from The Mustard Ceiling and your blog makeover – it looks great!! I'm a new reader.
Love Karens pillows. I feel such a kindship with her and her pillow dance!!! Once again she proves I am not alone with this infliction…..
Those pillows do magic! I love them all!
I love pillows as well. I know it is an addiction. I love the idea of neurtal furniture, you can change the whole look of the room with pillows.
Mary Ann and Karen,
I enjoy learning about how others use pillows in their homes to change with the seasons. Great presentation of colors and I love pillows and could see why some have shelves full of pillow covers. They're contagious, easy, fun and so vital in rooms. Fun post Ladies!
Bette
beautiful.
You are truly so an addict! But, I love your addiction girl! What a great post…loved it! Hugs! Loretta
Thank you for allowing me to share my addiction Mary Ann.
Karen, yep its official you are an addict!! But I love the many lives of your gorgeous pillows!! That first grouping I AM IN LOVE WITH!!!! Love the gold and navy against the white and you might have just inspired yet another idea for my home office where I want to incorporate these colors with some fun bold graphics. GREAT looks and thanks both of you!
What a great post, Mary Ann and Karen! I'm constantly changing my cushions, throws and small decor accessories – sometimes from room to room, sometimes taken from my overflow stash in my 'design closet'.
You have gorgeous pillows, Karen. I love them all!
These cushions are gorgeous. Great ideas
I leaned a lot from this post. I love pillows…never thought of changing out the bedrooms ones to the living room. Great ideas here!
XO,
Jane
Yep, she has the same problem I do. Constantly changing things in the home is a real problem, too. Love all those pillows.
My name is Shannon and I am also a pillow addict! My family does not really understand my addiction. I love your pretty colorful ones. The amethyst would be lovely as well. Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh I am so a pillow addict too. I seem to change mine all the time. It works wonders for the feel of a room. Love all of your looks. Hugs, Marty
Great ideas, Karen! Love all the different looks you can achieve just by changing the pillows. Love all the pillowtalk, Mary Ann!